Calmly gazing at the light screen, Xia Meng had lived for an age—almost as long as Master Yuan had—yet time had left few marks on her face. She was still stunningly beautiful. The years had given her only an air of refinement, like an ancient wine that grew more fragrant the longer it aged.
Shang Sheng Shen Wei looked at Xia Meng with unmistakable infatuation. She really was too beautiful.
"Ahem." In the distance, Mu En coughed. "The current generation of the Xia Family's heir is a little lacking."
Most of the others glanced at Xia Meng but said little.
Shang Sheng Shen Wei spoke up. "She's not that bad. Anyone who runs into Three Yang Ancestor Qi ends up like that."
Mu En smiled at Shang Sheng Shen Wei. "The youngster representing Changtian Island isn't weak. He could fight against Three Yang Ancestor Qi and leave unscathed. He even made Shang Qing take him seriously. He fought Lei Nü and injured her twice, forcing her to reveal her Enlightenment Realm strength, yet he still left her helpless. There are very few people in the Shanhai Realm who can do that."
Shang Sheng Shen Wei smiled. "Not bad, not bad."
Elder Yuan Ke spoke. "That little fellow Lu Yin really is quite good. I like him too."
Shang Sheng Shen Wei was even happier, but he hadn't forgotten Xia Meng. He walked over. "Actually, every generation of the Xia Family's heirs has been good. Just go back and give her some proper training. You'll be able to bring her up to standard."
Xia Meng lifted her eyes. Her crescent-moon gaze swept over Shang Sheng Shen Wei, then the others, as she said calmly, "My Xia Family has no intention of disrupting your plans, but this time, one of the Starry